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Originally Posted by kevadair
What about water pumping options. Wind-powered water pumps were so common in the US years back, and they would work great here. Anyone have connections for DR purchase? I'd be happy to even find a durable hand pump. Ideas?
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I am testing a 1.5kw wind turbine connected to a Grundfos SQFlex submersible water pump which can also be powered with solar panels, grid, inverter-battery power and genset. The siting of the turbine can be away from the well hole for better wind conditions.
BTW, this turbine (below) is operating great. The owner is comteplating the idea of building a powerhouse at the base of the turbine tower for the batteries & inverters to eliminate the 10% power losses from the turbine wire leading to the house. The inverter output is AC, very little losses
http://www.dr1.com/blogs/entry.php?u...ment&e_id=1962
Georgios